Mastering the Art of Crochet: Creating a Beautiful Overlay

The quantity of stitches is a multiple of 2 + 6.

First Row Instructions

1st row: Skip 5 chains, *1 double crochet in the next chain, 1 chain, skip 1 chain; repeat from * to the last stitch, 1 double crochet, turn;

Second Row Instructions

2^nd row: 4 chains, skip 1 stitch, *1 double crochet in the next double crochet, 1 chain; repeat from * to the last stitch, 1 double crochet in the 3rd chain, turn.

Repeating Rows

Repeat the 2^nd row.

Adding the Overlay

To weave the overlay, use 3 strands of yarn threaded in a tapestry needle. Lace the yarns vertically under and over the chain bars, filling alternate spaces on each row. Pull the yarn firmly so that no loops remain, but not too tight, or the mesh may pull in.